The persons who are supposed to have been seconds at a duel, may refuse to gave evidence on the trial of the principals, but their testimony may he received
as the testimony of persons admitted witnesses for the Crown, arid if once sworn, they must disclose the whole truth, although they may thereby involve
themselves in the guilt of the transaction
Citations:
[1730] EngR 65, (1730-1815) 2 Leach 767, (1730) 168 ER 483
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Criminal Practice
Updated: 26 November 2022; Ref: scu.387694
